Tagged: kickstarter

September 22, 2014 @ 10:40 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

It’s been a busy weekend for Kickstarter! On Saturday and Sunday (September 20th and 21st), the crowdfunding leader was invited to participate in this year’s World Maker Faire, which was held at New York Hall of Science. Presented by Disney, the World Maker Faire is a family-friendly… Read More

September 21, 2014 @ 4:25 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

In July of 2012, award-winning author Neal Stephenson teamed up with Seattle’s Subutai Corporation and launched a campaign on Kickstarter to raise $500,000 to “revolutionize” sword fighting video games by bringing his game CLANG to life. Within its 30-day run, the project easily passed its goal, raising $526,125… Read More

September 21, 2014 @ 2:06 pm By JD Alois  |  

This is a story that happens way too frequently.  Cool concept captures wave of crowdfunding success, crushing funding goal only to experience repeated delivery delays as backers wait and grumble. Lacking options to get a refund on their contribution they gather on the campaign comment… Read More

September 19, 2014 @ 3:32 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Host and executive producer of public radio exchange and NPR radio show, Snap Judgement, is making sure the series’ sixth season will stay on the air, even if that means turning to its fan for help. Glynn Washington launched a crowdfunding campaing on Kickstarter last week… Read More

September 19, 2014 @ 2:54 pm By JD Alois  |  

Dror Sharon, co-founder of Consumer Physics based in Israel, visited the studios of CNBC this week to do the the “Power Pitch”.  He had the opportunity to explain the SCiO device – something that is actually pretty cool.  The “laser gadget” scans food and then returns… Read More

September 19, 2014 @ 2:34 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Kickstarter announced on Friday (September 19th) that it has updated its Terms & Conditions. Kickstarter emailed out details about the “new improvements,” the legal team brought to the platform: Over the past year, we’ve been working to make sure every part of the Kickstarter system… Read More

September 19, 2014 @ 12:24 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Three years ago, crowdfunding leader Kickstarter became embroiled in a legal battle with musician and creator of website ArtistShare, Brian Camelio. Now it looks like the battle of who invented (or at least controls the intellectual property) crowdfunding is finally about to come to end…. Read More

September 18, 2014 @ 2:02 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

As its crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter was taking a bad turn, the Philadelphia-based company Beacon & Lively announced it was officially canceling its project that combines jewelry with technology. Originally launched in July, the company set out to raise $120,000, but only  end up reaching $24,701… Read More

September 18, 2014 @ 10:03 am By JD Alois  |  

Kickstarter CEO Yancey Strickler announced this past Monday that his crowdfunding platform was opening up shop in Scandinavia and Ireland.  The expansion into Ireland was known for quite some time, but the move into Denmark, Norway and Sweden, while not surprising, was new.  The nordic countries have… Read More

September 17, 2014 @ 9:22 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday (September 16th), Denver-based Loop Labs, Inc. took to Kickstarter to launch its crowdfunding campaign for its new product, Notion. Originally setting out to raise $50,000, the project quickly hit the goal and raised over $58,000 during the first 24 hours. Notion is described… Read More

September 17, 2014 @ 2:26 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

San Jose-based company, MIPOW USA, launched a Kickstarter campaign about two weeks ago for its project, the PLAYBULB candle. This new device not only offers an app, it wants to “liberate” the user’s imagination over colors. MIPOW USA stated, “We invented PLAYBULB candle simply because… Read More

September 17, 2014 @ 1:24 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

While making preparations for the upcoming PotatoStock event in Columbus, creator of Potato Salad crowdfunding campaign shared he has traveled to Idaho to participate in VIP cooking lessons. According to a local report, Zach Brown had a chance to see the biggest potato in the “Gem” state, carried… Read More

September 17, 2014 @ 11:30 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

USB cords… need I say more? Never mind spending money on overpriced restaurants and night’s out, the majority of my cash goes to constantly purchasing a new USB cord whenever my nearly six month old cord finally bites the dust. But now Chapel Hill-based Made… Read More

September 17, 2014 @ 9:30 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Wanderlust Productions, the independent film studio behind the hit “God Adventure” trilogy FINGER OF GOD, FURIOUS LOVE and FATHER OF LIGHTS, is transforming Hollywood’s long-established business model with its #1 Kickstarter-funded, faith film for Millennials, HOLY GHOST. Last week, the company debuted its new film in… Read More

September 16, 2014 @ 7:07 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday (September 15th) Brooklyn resident Ryder Carroll launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to raise $10,000 for his product, Bullet Journal. Originally seeking only $10,000, the project hit the initial goal and raised $23,000 within 24 hours. The Bullet Journal has the ability to… Read More

September 16, 2014 @ 1:05 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Putting an end to the fear of flossing, Atlanta dentist, Dr. Igor Reizenson launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter last week to raise $16,500 for his oral hygiene device, CLEARsmile. Within a few days of crowdfunding, the project easily surpassed its initial goal and is… Read More

September 15, 2014 @ 2:04 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last year, Pirate3D Inc. launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for its new 3D printer, the Buccaneer. The project was a huge success easily besting its initial goal of $100,000 and closing at $1,438,765 – all thanks to 3,520 backers. The Buccaneer 3D was anointed the… Read More

September 15, 2014 @ 12:35 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday (September 15th), Kickstarter’s CEO Yancey Strickler announced that the crowdfunding giant has opened its platform to Scandinavia and Ireland. The platform’s team wrote, “We’re so excited to announce that Kickstarter is now available to creators in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Ireland — four countries with amazing cultural histories and creative… Read More

September 15, 2014 @ 9:28 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Setting out to bring an old fan favorite back to life, California-based company FarSight Studios debuted its crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to digitize The Addams Family pinball game on Friday (September 12th). FarSight Studios has over 20 years of experience developing video games for consoles, phones and… Read More

September 14, 2014 @ 4:17 pm By JD Alois  |  

Bonaverde is described as the “worlds first roast-grind-brew coffee machine”.  The company founders have run two rewards based crowdfunding campaigns – one each on Kickstarter and Indiegogo. Bonaverde is equity crowdfunding now back on their home turf in Germany where they have nearly raised 1… Read More